Forgot to say, some sad news about the robins nest. Because it was in a plant pot tray which filled with water over the weekend the nest got flooded, and because I was away nobody realised what was happening. I checked it this morning and the nest was empty, and there are no signs of mr and mrs robin.
Ah, sad news about the Robin's nest Lottie. I'm sure they've probably moved in nearby though by now. Keep your eyes peeled. Glad to hear you survived the camping. You're a braver woman than me!
The same can't be said for the tent that was next to mine when I went to bed on Saturday night and was found at the bottom of the field the next morning! Luckily its occupant wasn't in it!
Not this time Wintersong - the young guy whose tent it was wimped out and opted to sleep indoors that night! Us older ones are made of tougher stuff!
Yvie, I have heard robins are territorial so I'm hoping they are around somewhere.
OH remembered to feed the chickens while I was away but he said he couldn't see any eggs. Not sure where he was looking because there were 9 in the nest boxes when I got home yesterday
What a glorious day (sorry KG and lottie) I have also been busy.
Strimmed the edge of the lawn, potted on some plants, tied in some climbers, dug my new dahlia bed and I managed to get some bamboo tripods in to support some climbers(normally impossible here without a screwdriver).
Geoff have you planted dahlias in the garden? Is it not too early????????? When will the chickens be ready?
I now have 2 Dahlia tubers sprouting! Hurrah. Didn't think anything was going to happen. Mind you, I still have another 6 which are doing nout Maybe I need more patience
I have been back out as it's glorious, warm sunshine here. Even Herman is out in his run, soaking up the rays. I have just sown:
Kate the dahlias are planted deep with just the tops showing-if there is a frost they will resprout-could not delay-I don't know when another opportunity will arise. I like to live life on the edge
Have now sorted out tomato supports for greenhouse and moved some more plants to the cold-frame
Hands off my babies-they are having a day in the sun today
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Forgot to say, some sad news about the robins nest. Because it was in a plant pot tray which filled with water over the weekend the nest got flooded, and because I was away nobody realised what was happening. I checked it this morning and the nest was empty, and there are no signs of mr and mrs robin.
Ah, sad news about the Robin's nest Lottie. I'm sure they've probably moved in nearby though by now. Keep your eyes peeled. Glad to hear you survived the camping. You're a braver woman than me!
Yvie
The real reason for camping?
Not this time Wintersong - the young guy whose tent it was wimped out and opted to sleep indoors that night! Us older ones are made of tougher stuff!
Yvie, I have heard robins are territorial so I'm hoping they are around somewhere.
OH remembered to feed the chickens while I was away but he said he couldn't see any eggs. Not sure where he was looking because there were 9 in the nest boxes when I got home yesterday
KG-thanks for the update-who looks after things in you absence?
Lottie you survived!!-not good news about robin
I have had a busy morning
Chicken pen dug out -most of the mud removed-have got a tarpaulin ordered to go over the whole thing to keep the rain off.
Black stuff on flat roof to stem the leak.
Dahlia tubers planted.
Bean sticks erected
Tied back some shrubs that are top heavy
Planted up 9 containers for the summer
Had lunch.
What a glorious day (sorry KG and lottie) I have also been busy.
Strimmed the edge of the lawn, potted on some plants, tied in some climbers, dug my new dahlia bed and I managed to get some bamboo tripods in to support some climbers(normally impossible here without a screwdriver).
Geoff have you planted dahlias in the garden? Is it not too early????????? When will the chickens be ready?
Lottie you are brave
You've been busy bees Geoff and Kate.
I now have 2 Dahlia tubers sprouting! Hurrah. Didn't think anything was going to happen. Mind you, I still have another 6 which are doing nout
Maybe I need more patience 
I have been back out as it's glorious, warm sunshine here. Even Herman is out in his run, soaking up the rays. I have just sown:
Mixed Salads, Lolla Rossa, Rocket & Spinach.
Cosmos: Gazebo Mixed, Sensation Mixed, Double Click Snow Puff, Double Click Rose Borbon, Polidor.
Cornflower: Black Ball, Blue Midget.
Foxglove: Alba & Giant Imperial Mixed.
Larkspur Mixed.
Dill.
& Kate, Euphorbia Oblongata. I'll let you know how I get on with that one.
Yvie
Yvie where are the dahlias, I cheat and bring a few indoors each week to get them going.
So many seeds,
Kate the dahlias are planted deep with just the tops showing-if there is a frost they will resprout-could not delay-I don't know when another opportunity will arise. I like to live life on the edge
Have now sorted out tomato supports for greenhouse and moved some more plants to the cold-frame
Hands off my babies-they are having a day in the sun today
Yvie did you see Monty and the lily basket idea?
The forecast says Wednesday is dry, I have several dahlias that need to get out of their pots,